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Why is this so?
Because before this regulation.

The selection of the Pope was actually influenced by secular dynasties and some big families.

Especially during a certain period of time.

The Pope is actually monopolized by a certain family.

That is the Benedict family, which is famous in history.

From the 10th to the 11th century, Benedict VIII, John and Benedict IX successively became Popes, forming a family hereditary situation.

Benedict IX was even nicknamed the "Puppet Pope" because of his young age and ignorance.

Benedict VIII and John IX are brothers.

Benedict IX is the nephew of John XIX.

And the Tusculum family.

Members of this family, John IX and Benedict IX, monopolized the papacy through family power.

His rule is called the "Tusculum regime" by historians.

There is another period.

That was the period of the Holy Roman Empire.

During this period, the right to elect the Pope had nothing to do with the religious elite.

It doesn't mean that you can become Pope just because you are pious and have made contributions to the church.

At this time, it was controlled by Roman nobles, secular kings, and church leaders.

What is the funniest thing?

In the 10th century, there was a family called Marozia among the Roman nobles.

Through marriage and power networks, Marozia supported her lover Sergius III, her son John XI and her grandson John XII to become Popes.

Forming the so-called "prostitute dynasty".

This family turned the church into a tool of secular power by controlling the selection of the Pope.

As you can imagine, in this medieval time.

The Pope is not something sacred and untouchable.

It was just that later on the Holy See gradually began to grow stronger.

I don't want to be influenced by secular monarchy, nor do I want to become a tool or puppet of others.

Therefore, it was later limited that only bishops from the College of Cardinals could run for election.

The bishops of the College of Cardinals are appointed by the Pope.

Ensure that the Pope's position is not interfered with by outsiders.

And it was digested within their church.

This tradition has continued for hundreds of years.

For hundreds of years, all popes came from the College of Cardinals.

with no exceptions.

This shows that their measures are very reasonable.

But there are exceptions to everything.

Just like Saint Celia, isn’t she an exception now?

Qualified for the papal election.

So the cardinal wearing reading glasses was not wrong.

In principle, any Christian is eligible to run for election.

But actually?
After all, there have never been such fools coming here to shout before.

I want to vote for the Pope because I am a devout believer.

Obviously no normal person would do this.

But the Anderson standing in front of them was no normal person.

One of the cardinals narrowed his eyes.

"Anderson from the Spiritual Society?"

This squinty-eyed cardinal is an intelligence gathering officer.

So he had heard about some things in the world.

"Is he the Anderson from the spiritual society?"

"it's him?"

"Look at him, his feet haven't even touched the ground."

"And his limbs seemed to be pierced with four long iron nails."

The other cardinals actually noticed Anderson's extraordinary abilities early on.

After all, who can float in the air every day without touching the ground?

There are also obvious things on the limbs, similar to iron nails.

Anderson's name is still quite famous.

Some bishops had indeed heard of Anderson's name.

Just want to participate in the election of the Pope?
Not to mention that Anderson is not a bishop of the College of Cardinals.

Even if he was, the time to participate had long passed, because the first two rounds of voting had already been completed.

The entire secret meeting needs to be closed, and no one can enter or leave at will during the election.

Now Anderson breaks in again.

It can be said that Anderson does not meet any of the conditions.

Saint Celia, who was not far away, heard and saw everything that happened here.

"Anderson?" Celia knew about the spiritual gathering that was very popular recently.

Compared to her Marist Church which was developing silently and with difficulty in secret.

The spiritual retreat can be said to be full of vitality and everything is moving forward.

"He also wants to elect the Pope?" Celia knew if the normal procedure was followed.

There was no way Anderson would have a chance.

Prevost standing aside is the cardinal of the United States.

This time he brought Anderson with him and stood on Anderson's side.

If it weren't for Anderson's appearance.

The most likely next pope should be him, Robert Francis Prévost.

It’s just a matter of time and fate.

We are now at a historical turning point, and heroes are made by the times.

"You are not qualified to run for Pope." The bishops in the College of Cardinals refused directly.

"Please get out of our sacred Sith Church."

"Get out! Infidels!"

"There is no piety at all!"

But despite their shouting, the Paladin did not appear.

These cardinals sensed something was wrong.

Because if it were normal times.

The Paladins will surely appear in response to their call.

But now there was no movement outside.

One of the cardinals smiled and said, "That's right, you can all come in safely."

"It must be the Holy Knights outside who let you in."

"Otherwise, how could you get in here?"

"You even bribed the people of the Holy Knights?"

"These traitors!"

In their view, the Knights Paladin can be said to be one of the strongest forces in the Vatican.

Many of them are devout believers who possess mind blades.

If they broke in.

It couldn't be as intact as it is now.

Anderson shook his head. "You are blaming your Paladin Order wrongly."

“They are very dedicated to their duties.”

"It's just that they are a little weaker."

A little weak?
The cardinals never imagined that someone would say that the Knights Paladin were weak.

They have carefully selected them after a long period of training.

Each of the newly selected talents is capable of standing on their own.

And every paladin has a mind blade.

Only by awakening the Mind Blade can one be qualified to become a Paladin.

But Anderson said they were too weak?

They had heard about Anderson's power before.

However, he single-handedly subdued the entire Order of the Holy Knights without any harm.

This is too terrifying.

The Cardinal swallowed.

"I believe that everyone is a wise man who knows how to handle current affairs."

"After all, we are all members of the Holy See. Why should we fight?" Prevost said with a smile.

"Even if you kill us all."

"We will not allow you to run for Pope."

"That's right, we will never succumb to force!"

Anderson had already anticipated that this might be the case.

After all, some conservatives in the Vatican can be said to be very dissolute.

"What if that's the case?" Anderson began to pump the suppressant in his hand. (End of this chapter)